2016 Honda CR-V: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
389 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
389 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 38.9
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
Spontaneously shattered sunroof. I was driving on the freeway going 50mph and I heard an extremely loud 'bang' and then glass was falling down on me and my passenger. The sunroof had completely shattered with no explanation or prior indication of cracks, etc. No extreme temperatures fluxes - this was in San Francisco on June 23, 2026. I know there are over 50,000 reports of this exact same thing happening with Hond…
Front passenger airbag light is on and I have been told it is the sensor. This has been recalled on other 2016 CRVs. I think more cars may be affected than those that are recalled.
November 2024 I had a new battery and tires put on my 2016 Honda CRV. 14 months later my car would not start. I had to have a jump start. I had to have it jump started a few times more than took it to have it checked out. They put in a new battery February 2026. A month later my car would not start. I took it to a mechanic who found the door handle sensor bad. I have seen many other owners having the same problem. I …
What the community is saying right now.
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 17V305000 | Engine | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replac… |
| 23V858000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V,… |
| 15V714000 | Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Mo | American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CR-V vehicles manufactured October 12, 2015, to October 19, … |
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Engine (99 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 26/100, computed from 389 NHTSA complaints and 3 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for the 2016 Honda CR-V, 2 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 04/05/2017. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Last updated: 2026-08-20.